In East Asia, Mainland China represents the region’s biggest and most influential fintech markets, marked by the ubiquity of mobile payments, and the widespread adoption of super-apps. These apps, which include Alipay and WeChat Pay, are now deeply embedded into everyday life, offering entire ecosystems that allow users to pay bills, book travel, invest money, get loans, order food, and message friends.
Hong Kong is another prominent fintech hub in East Asia. It’s a financially sophisticated market but which is smaller in size than Mainland China with about 1,200 fintech companies in 2025. The city has positioned itself as a bridge between the mainland and global finance, combining traditional strengths in banking and capital markets with growing innovation in digital payments, virtual banking, and wealth tech.
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are smaller markets that are nevertheless seeing increased activity. Japan’s fintech market is large but evolving slowly because of deeply rooted habits and strong incumbents. This market isn’t seeing much disruption but rather experiencing gradual modernization.
Taiwan is a mid-sized yet fast-developing fintech market with strong growth in mobile wallets. Services like LINE Pay and JKoPay are widely used, especially in retail and night markets, but the market remains widely fragmented with banks, telecoms, and tech firms all competing.
South Korea, meanwhile, is one of the most advanced fintech ecosystems per capita, with platforms like KakaoPay and Naver dominating digital payments. These platforms have since extended into investing, insurance, and lending, evolving into all-in-one digital ecosystems.
As these landscapes continue to expand and evolve, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are hosting a number of significant fintech events, attracting industry leaders from across Asia-Pacific (APAC) to explore opportunities and address emerging challenges.
The following 10 events stand out as the most significant gatherings in 2026. These events are set to convene leading decision-makers, regulators, and innovators to shape the future of the fintech industry.
Top Fintech Events in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan to Attend in 2026
Takeoff Tokyo
March 31-April 01, 2026
Tokyo Big Sight South Hall 1-2, Tokyo, Japan
Takeoff Tokyo is a startup conference held annually since 2023. The event brings together the best founders, investors, and companies on the planet. Its core objectives include helping startups close deals with investors, connecting investors with limited partners and startups, enabling corporations to build open innovation platforms, and assisting jobseekers in finding career opportunities.
The 2026 edition will take place from March 31 to April 01, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight South Hall 1-2 in Tokyo, Japan. Speakers will include:
- Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-founder & CEO, Alpaca
- Samantha Ghiotti, Co-Founder & CEO, Habitto
- Shunsuke Aoki, Founder & CEO, Yukai Engineering
- Amol Sarva, Managing Partner, LifeX Ventures
- Masa Kato, CEO, Progate
- Paul Chapman, CEO, Moneytree
- Clément Aglietta, Co-Founder & CEO, Edda
- Akiyoshi Koki, Founder & CEO, VUILD
- Michiko Kakiya, Founding Partner, EnFi
- Kimihiro Katsumi, Founder & CEO, BaseMe
- Chikako Kurokawa, CEO, esa
- Ivo Timoteo, Founder & CEO, Braid Technologies
For startups and investors, the event will offer investment opportunities through a Pitch Contest where founders will get to present their company to a global audience, booths to showcase their technology, Investor Office Hours for one-on-one meetings with investors, and speed dating sessions for meetings with investors, corporates, and experienced founders.
For corporates, Takeoff Tokyo will offer an Open Innovation Platform that connects them with the full startup ecosystem including startups, investors, government officials, and students, along with networking opportunities to connect with globally ambitious partners.
TEAMZ SUMMIT 2026
April 06-08, 2026
Happo-en, Tokyo, Japan
The TEAMZ SUMMIT is Japan’s leading Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) conference, bringing together industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the world. It aims to serve as a hub for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration within the rapidly evolving blockchain and AI ecosystem.
The 2026 edition will take place at Happo-en, an iconic venue in the heart of Tokyo, known for its traditional Japanese gardens, historical architecture, and exclusive atmosphere. This unique setting aims to offer an immersive experience that connects cutting-edge technology with the elegance of Japanese culture.
The event will feature an exhibition area, international keynote speakers, high-level panel discussions, and the opportunity to engage directly with Web3 and AI solutions. Over the course of three days, attendees will enjoy a comprehensive agenda that includes inspiring talks, networking, workshops, afterparties, and an exclusive VIP dinner.
The summit will further be enriched by cultural performances such as geisha shows, sumo demonstrations, and karate exhibitions, creating a one-of-a-kind fusion of technology and tradition.
TEAMZ SUMMIT 2026 is expected to attract 130 speakers, 100 venture capitalists (VCs) and investors, 200 partners and communities, 500 influencers, 120 leading media outlets, representation from 50 countries, 100 side events, and approximately 10,000 attendees.
NexTech Week Tokyo 2026
April 15-17, 2026
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
NexTech Week Tokyo 2026 will take place from April 15 to 17, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan. The event aims to serve as a direct meeting point for companies seeking to improve business efficiency through these technologies, attracting participants from industries including manufacturing, social infrastructure, retail, logistics, medical, finance, and government.
NexTech Week Tokyo 2026 will focus on the growing attention toward advanced technologies across various business sectors. The exhibition will feature products and solutions related to AI, humanoid robots, blockchain, quantum computing, and talent and organizational reform.
The AI Expo Tokyo promises the largest trade show for AI technology companies to introduce their solutions to various industries, capitalizing on improved technology maturity, safety, and cost reduction to accelerate market formation in Japan.
The Blockchain Expo Tokyo will be a dedicated trade show for blockchain technologies, which are gaining traction in logistics, pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing, and finance.
The Quantum Computing Expo Tokyo, launched in 2020 as a concurrent show, will focus on quantum computing technologies that are increasingly relevant to the same diverse industries.
The Talent and Organization Reform Expo in the AI Era Tokyo will be specialized trade show addressing digital human resource development essential for promoting digital transformation.
Finally, the Humanoid Robot Expo Tokyo promises Japan’s first specialized event focusing on completed humanoid robots and real-world implementation cases.
Temenos Connect Taiwan 2026
April 16, 2026
Taipei, Taiwan
Temenos Connect Taiwan 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, in Taipei. The event will center on the future of banking, emphasizing that modern financial systems are composable rather than monolithic. It aims to allow institutions to assemble, adapt, and innovate at speed using a platform designed to turn market changes into competitive advantages.
Participants will get to engage with the visionaries, technologists, and partners who are already accelerating ahead. They will also get to discover how leading institutions Asia-Pacific (APAC) are achieving escape velocity from legacy constraints, entering new markets at speed, and delivering hyper-personalized experiences that capture customer loyalty.
Key areas of focus will include hearing from banks driving transformation, exploring innovations in core and digital banking alongside cloud and AI technologies, and connecting with peers and partners shaping the industry’s future.
Tech for Impact Summit 2026
April 26, 2026
Kioi Conference, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, Tokyo, Japan
The Tech for Impact Summit 2026 will take place on April 26, 2026, at the Kioi Conference in Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, located in the heart of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. This invitation-only gathering will bring together C-suite leaders, institutional investors, and senior policymakers for closed-door strategy dialogues, along with an exclusive VIP dinner designed to forge actionable alliances.
The program will feature keynotes, panels, and strategy dialogues covering topics such as AI governance, Web3, impact investing, clean energy, and sustainable development. 2026 speakers will include:
- Taro Kono, Member of the House of Representatives,
- Charles Hoskinson, CEO & Founder, Input Output Group
- Kathy Matsui, General Partner at MPower Partners
- Yoshito Hori, President, GLOBIS University, Representative Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
- Ken Shibusawa, Representative Director, Shibusawa and Company Inc. | Chairman, Commons Asset Management | CEO, &Capital
- Jesper Koll, Expert Director for the Monex Group and the Japan Catalyst Fund
- Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
- Ken Suzuki, Project Researcher, The University of Tokyo
In 2025, the summit attracted decision-makers from 57 countries with over US$4 billion in investor assets under management. Approximately 85% of attendees were senior decision-makers including C-suite executives, vice presidents, government officials, and institutional investors.
AI Expo Korea 2026
May 06-08, 2026
Hall A COEX, Seoul, South Korea
The AI Expo Korea 2026 will take place from May 06 to 08, 2026 at the Hall A COEX in Seoul. The event promises the most effective AI show in South Korea for generating high-quality business-to-business (B2B) sales leads.
The AI Expo Korea 2026 is expected to host approximately 350 exhibitors across 600 booths with an anticipated attendance of 50,000 visitors. The exhibition will focus on three main sectors: AI solutions, AI infrastructure and platform, and AI+X convergence applications.
Themes will include deep learning and machine learning (ML)-based technologies, natural language processing (NPL), data services, edge AI, as well AI applications across industries such as finance, retail, healthcare, media, and the Metaverse.
In addition to the exhibition, the AI Expo Korea 2026 will feature additional activities including the AI Excellence Summit Awards, live on-site exhibitor interviews, and one-on-one AI VC networking sessions.
NextRise 2026
June 18-19, 2026
1F Hall A&B, Grand Ballroom, 3~4F Conference Rooms, COEX, Seoul, South Korea
NextRise 2026 will take place on June 18 and 19, 2026, at the COEX convention center in Seoul. Positioned as one of the largest startup fairs in Asia, NextRise aims to serve as a central hub for entrepreneurs, accelerators, VCs, and industry leaders to foster collaboration, share insights, and showcase disruptive innovations.
The 2026 edition will feature France as the guest country of honor, seeking to connect innovation ecosystems from 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program comprising exhibitions, conferences, partner events, and a prestigious awards ceremony.
The event is expected to draw significant international participation, with more than 150 multinational corporations and VCs firms expected to attend. Last year, NextRise saw over 25,000 participants, more than 3,700 business meetups, 540 exhibitors, and 60 conference speakers.
WebX 2026
July 13-14, 2026
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, Japan
WebX 2026 will take place on July 13 and 14, 2026, at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo. Organized by CoinPost, it promises one Asia’s largest global conferences dedicated to the Web3 ecosystem, offering a comprehensive overview of the industry and covering topics such as cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, Web3 infrastructure, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi), and AI.
WebX 2026 will bring together a diverse audience including major enterprises, technology companies, financial institutions, investors, developers, media organizations, and government agencies. Attendees and industry stakeholders will gather to explore the latest technological trends, industry applications, and community culture.
2026 speakers will include:
- Hayden Adams, Founder and CEO, Uniswap Labs
- Katherine Dowling, Executive Management, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Bitwise Asset Management
- Alex Svanevik, CEO, Nansen
- Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
- Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State / Chairman, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
- Sota, CEO, Startale Group
- Angelina Kwan, CEO, Stratford Finance
- Ju Chun Ko, Legislator (Congressman), Legislative Yuan (Congress) Taiwan
Taiwan Innotech Expo 2026
September 17-19, 2026
TWTC Hall 1, Taipei, Taiwan
The Taiwan Innotech Expo 2026 will take place from September 17 to 19, 2026, at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 in Taipei, Taiwan. Formerly known as the Taipei International Invention Show and Technology (Taipei INST), this event has been held for over a decade, and aims to showcase Taiwan’s innovative technology capabilities, create international business opportunities, and drive industrial transformation.
The expo will feature a diverse range of product and technology categories spanning agricultural products, chemical materials, textiles, machinery, hand tools, consumer electronics, computer hardware, software and peripherals, optical and optoelectronic systems, telecommunications, metals and hardware, and biotechnology. Additional exhibit profiles will cover future technologies including drones, wearable technology, and robots, as well as green and renewable energy solutions, semiconductor industry innovations, and information and communications technology.
With the booming development of AI applications, inventors are expected to generate more innovative ideas, resulting in more breakthrough works being showcased at the event. It is hoped that the exhibition platform will assist outstanding inventors in bringing their technologies and products to the international market.
Seoul Fintech Week 2026
October 26-28, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Fintech Week 2026 will take place from October 26 to 28, 2026, serving as a global networking platform. The event aims to enhance Seoul’s competitiveness as a digital financial city, foster innovation and growth in the fintech industry, and facilitate meaningful dialogue and partnership opportunities among those driving the future of digital finance.
Seoul Fintech Week 2026 will explore major issues and innovative technologies in the finance and fintech industries, as well as promoting the sustainable development of the fintech industry. Leading fintech companies, startups, investors, financial institutions, government officials, and experts will gather in one place to discuss various topics and share the latest knowledge.
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